NAD(+)-dependent formate dehydrogenase (FDH) catalyzes the oxidation of formate ion to carbon dioxide coupled with the reduction of NAD(+) to NADH. The crystal structures of the apo and holo forms of… (More)

Uridine phosphorylase (UP; EC 2.4.2.3), a key enzyme in the pyrimidine-salvage pathway, catalyzes the reversible phosphorolysis of uridine to uracil and ribose 1-phosphate. Expression of UP from… (More)

AIM
To examine clinical features of Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and morphological picture of the lesser salivary glands (LSG) in chronic hepatitis C (CHC).
MATERIAL AND METHODS
The examination of 42… (More)

The paper presents two classifications of the dry eye syndrome: the Madrid and Russian classifications. The creation of its classification is required for the elaboration of treatment policy for this… (More)

PURPOSE
To evaluate the antioxidative effect of artificial tears in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).
MATERIAL AND METHODS
The study included 43 patients (60 eyes) with severe KCS:… (More)